Athletics Kenya Introduces Growth Plate Monitoring for Junior Sprinters

To prevent injury, Athletics Kenya launched Growth Plate Ultrasounds for U-16 sprinters on August 1, 2025—bi-annual scans to adjust training loads during rapid development. A child’s body isn’t a machine—it’s a miracle in progress, said Dr. Peter Kamau. Pilots reduced stress fractures by 76%. All national youth sprint camps now require scans. World Athletics is reviewing the protocol for global adoption.